Navigating the Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities in the 2024 Grid
Join Active Impact and Blackhorn Ventures for an illuminating discussion on the critical challenges and innovations built for scale shaping the future of the clean energy sector. We’ll delve into the dynamic landscape of the energy transition, with a special focus on the integration of solar energy and the advanced AI tools utilities are deploying to manage a rapidly evolving grid.
This timely event features two serial entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of the energy revolution. Josh Wong (ThinkLabsAI) and John Witchel (King Energy) will share their firsthand experiences with pain points and opportunities, and share how utilities are harnessing cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, to enhance grid reliability and efficiency amidst the complexities of modern energy demands.
Key Discussion Topics:
Renewables Penetration: Understand the current state of renewable energy integration, the technical and financial challenges of scaling in the commercial real estate market, and current challenges around utility interconnection.
Utilities' Strategic Tools: Discover how utilities are leveraging advanced technologies, including generative AI, to manage and optimize a more complex and decentralized grid.
Founder Perspective: Gain insights from serial entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of the energy transition, driving innovation in the sector, and partnering with some of the largest corporations in the world.
Speakers:
Josh Wong Founder & CEO of ThinkLabsAI. Smart grid engineer who exited his previous company to GE. Josh has extensive experience in grid integration, distributed energy, and utility systems.
John Witchel, Founder of King Energy, a fintech entrepreneur who founded Prosper.com and served as Chief Technical Architect at Solar City. John has a deep understanding of the power sector and a track record of helping solar energy scale.
Why Attend?
Build Relationships with Industry Leaders: Connect with energy executives and leading LPs investing in the energy sector.
Gain Expert Insights: Learn from the experiences of serial entrepreneurs, regulators, and investors shaping the future of the electrical grid.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Understand the latest trends, challenges, and technological advancements in the energy transition in an intimate setting.
Hosted by Active Impact Investments, Blackhorn Ventures, and Cooley LLP.
Doors open at 11:30am with lunch and conversation flowing from 12-1pm.
See you there!